Patents by Inventor Brian M. Hardin

Brian M. Hardin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Compositions and methods for coloration and/or staining of galvanized metal surfaces
    Patent number: 8936676
    Abstract: An aqueous liquid solution containing soluble salts of coloring metals—particularly manganese and ferric iron along with a sugar source and fulvic and/or humic acid can be readily applied to galvanized metal surfaces impart a natural color tone to such surfaces. In this manner the visibility manmade structures like fences and guardrails is quickly and easily reduced and readily blended into the natural background. The liquid solution can be readily sprayed on galvanized surfaces. When the ambient temperature is warm natural color will develop two-three weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Foster-Gardner, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward F. Foster, Thomas T. Yamashita, Brian M. Hardin
  • Compositions and Methods for Coloration and/or Staining of Galvanized metal Surfaces
    Publication number: 20120076941
    Abstract: An aqueous liquid solution containing soluble salts of coloring metals—particularly manganese and ferric iron along with a sugar source and fulvic and/or humic acid can be readily applied to galvanized metal surfaces impart a natural color tone to such surfaces. In this manner the visibility manmade structures like fences and guardrails is quickly and easily reduced and readily blended into the natural background. The liquid solution can be readily sprayed on galvanized surfaces. When the ambient temperature is warm natural color will develop two-three weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Foster-Gardner, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward F. Foster, Thomas T. Yamashita, Brian M. Hardin